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Patent GB-191312481-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Machinery for Decorticating Fibres.
Inventor: HAAKE FRIEDRICH
IPC: D01B1/14
Filed: 1913-05-28
Granted: 1913-11-06
Abstract: 12,481. Haake, F. May 28. Breaking and scutching apparatus.-In a decorticating-machine in which the material is gripped between chains and the peripheries of loosely-turning wheels while it is being operated upon by the stripping-drums, the chain-wheels E, E<1>, F, F' are mounted upon pivoted supports, the supports G, H<1> being of variable length and held up by springs J, J<1> to give the necessary pressure between the chains D, D<1> and wheels C, C<1>. The supports G, G', and H, H' are connected by. links L, L' which limit the distance the supports can approach one another and prevent the gears E, F<1> from coming into contact with the wheels C, C'.
Patent GB-191313699-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lathe Carriers and other Holding Appliances for Round Work.
Inventor: DEATH ARTHUR WALTER
IPC: B23B33/00
Filed: 1913-06-13
Granted: 1914-05-21
Abstract: 13,699. Death, A. W. June 13. Lathe carriers.-A carrier or other holding- appliance for round work, adapted to grip in either direction of rotation, consists of a frame 1 adapted to be placed over the work and carrying the usual driving-arm; opposite the arm is a slidable block 5 mounted in a recess and operated by a screw 6. This block carries at its inner end a pivoted cam-block with a roughened surface, which, after engaging the work, is forced hard against it by a screw 16 acting on an arm 15 integral with the camblock, a spring 19 keeping this arm up as the block is slid to engage the work.
Patent GB-191314468-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of Manufacturing Glass Window Ventilators.
Inventor: LOEFFLER LEOPOLD
IPC: C03B9/02
Filed: 1913-06-23
Granted: 1914-01-29
Abstract: 14,468. L÷ffler, L. June 23. Ventilators, terminal.-A ventilator intended for fixing in window panes consists of a glass disk A which is rotated upon a fixed glass disk B so as to bring the ventilating-holes a more or less into coincidence. When the device is to be fixed in the corner of a window, three extensions d, Fig. 1, are formed on the part B. The device is applicable to automobile windows.
Patent GB-191318479-A (GB)
Title: Improved Electric Contact Device for use with Semaphores, Small Lifts, and the like.
Inventor: SCHALCH ALBERT
IPC: B66B1/46
Filed: 1913-08-14
Granted: 1914-08-07
Abstract: 18,479. Schalch, A. Aug. 14. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Two-part couplings.-An electric contact or coupling-device comprises a stationary bracket a carrying a bell-shaped casing f containing an insulating-disk c to which are attached two semicylindrical downwardly-extending spring contacts e provided with terminals d extending through the casing and covered by insulating sleeves g. A movable bracket b carries a conical insulating plug i having longitudinal recesses in which are fitted contact springs k provided with terminals l. The contacts on the plug engage the bell contacts when the lower bracket is raised. The device is designed for a theatrical stage lift used for raising and lowering electric lamps which are carried by the movable bracket b, and is stated to be applicable to semaphores.
Patent GB-191324663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Cycles.
IPC: B62M7/00
Filed: 1913-10-30
Granted: 1914-08-13
Abstract: 24,663. Triumph Cycle Co., and Hathaway, C. W. Oct. 30. Motor - cycles; gearboxes, mounting. - The engine and the countershaft gear-box E are secured to the frame A by lugs C, B, D, and are connected together by a lug F, the gearbox being thus readily detachable. The lugs D, F are slotted to allow the tension of the driving-chain K to be adjusted, and the coacting parts of these lugs are machined so that the correct alinement of the gear-box is ensured. The lugs C, B, D also serve, respectively, as attachments for the silencer Y, the foot-rests Z, and the chain-stays H.
Patent GB-191328707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rear End Signals for Vehicles.
Inventor: MARSTON CHARLES FREDERICK
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 1913-12-12
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 28,707. Marston, C. F., and Kelly, F. C. Dec. 12. Road-vehicle signals.-A road-vehicle rear signal comprises plates or panels marked " Stop," " Left," "Right," which are integral with the movable cores of vertically disposed solenoids energized by circuits having contacts arranged on a special brake pedal, Figs. 1 and 2. The selected signal plate is displayed through an aperture in the casing when raised. The form of contact is shown in Fig. 4, in which a spring-mounted metal ball 47 is retained in a socket 48 on a bracket 49, the current passing by way of the cap-nut 51. The circuit is completed through the frame of the vehicle when the appropriate pedal is operated. For stopping signals, the hinged plate 43 alone is depressed, the contact 47, Fig. 1, being thus brought into connexion with the edge of the frame 53. Further depression operates the brake. For turning, one of the bent levers 41, 42 is similarly operated, a wiper head 46 completing the required circuit. The turning of one of these levers brings a piece 58 between projections 59, 60, on the plates 53 43, thereby preventing further angular motion between them. The brake can thus be operated by further depression of either lever. A set of lamps is arranged in circuit with the signalling devices, but can be shunted in the day time by a suitable switch.
Patent GB-191328716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Distance-Ignition Devices for Gas Lamps.
IPC: F23Q21/00
Filed: 1913-12-12
Granted: 1914-04-09
Abstract: 28,716. Deutsche Continental Gas- Ges., and Mucke, F. Feb. 3, [Convention date]. Valves controlled from a distance.-A pneumatic distance device for operating the valves of gas lamps comprises a hollow piston b moving in a chamber axially disposed in the main gas conduit and enclosed within a casing a. The controlling-valve d is suspended from the piston, as shown. The upper side of the piston communicates by a pipe k with a pneumatic mechanism l, m, n, which can produce a pressure effect to force the valve on to its seat with force, or a suction effect to open the valve. The valve is preferably held open by locking-mechanism consisting of a slotted and ball-headed pin o on the piston b adapted to enter an opening p in the casing, or of a smooth pin head entering n resilient slotted sleeve or bushing.
Patent GB-191330047-A (GB)
Title: Process for the Manufacture of Sulphocyanide of Methylhexamethylenetetramine.
Inventor: SCHMITZ KARL HEINRICH
Filed: 1913-12-31
Granted: 1914-03-12
Abstract: 30,047. Schmitz, K. H. Feb. 3, [Convention date]. Methylhexamethylenetetramine salts.-Methylhexamethylenetetramine sulphocyanide is prepared by treating hexamethylenetetramine with methyl halide, nitrate, sulphate, &c., or dimethyl sulphate, and decomposing the resulting salts with an alkali or alkaline-earth sulphocyanide, or, alternatively, by treating hexamethylenetetramine with methylsulphocyanide. The reactions are effected with or without the employment of solvents, and under pressure or not.
Patent GB-191400957-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Mountings.
IPC: F41A25/02
Filed: 1914-01-13
Granted: 1915-01-13
Abstract: 957. Armstrong, Whitworth, & Co., Sir W. G., and Hadcock, A. G. Jan. 13, Dash-pots. - A shock preventor is described for use with the ordnance recoil apparatus forming the subject-matter of the invention. Fig. 3 is a sectional plan of the recoil brake, the cylinder d of which is fixed while the piston e recoils with the gun. The tendency for the gun to be brought suddenly to rest at the end of the run-out after recoil is prevented by a valve-device q, r at the front end of the cylinder d. The valve q permits free entry of air during the recoil. During the run-out, the air escapes through a passage q<1> in the valve-stem unless the pressure is excessive, in which case a valve r covering ports q<2> in the valve q opens.
Patent GB-191408867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Setting Mechanisms for Calculating Machines of the Pin-wheel and Cam-disc Type.
Inventor: TRINKS FRANZ
Filed: 1914-04-08
Granted: 1914-04-16
Abstract: 8867. Trinks, F. May 21, 1913, [Convention date]. [Addition to 21,512/13.] Multiplying and dividing apparatus.-In machines of the pin-wheel and cam-disk type in which two groups of setting-mechanisms are arranged so that the setting of a number in one group automatically effects the same setting or its complement in the other group, the connexions between the setting-mechanisms are arranged displaceably in a radial direction for the purpose of disengaging the parts. The connexions comprise pairs of pinions 3 mounted on shafts 2 arranged in radial slots 4 in standards 5, and members 6 provided with slots 8 are adapted on the depression of a knob 7 to disengage the pinions 3. A spring pawl 10 holds the member 6 in one or other of its set positions. In a modified form, the knob depresses a curved bar to which is slidably connected the ends of forked elbow-levers, the other ends of which engage the shafts 2 in order to move them in a radial direction.
Patent GB-191411202-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Letter Files, Loose-leaf Books or the like.
Inventor: HOGER JULIUS
IPC: B42F13/24
Filed: 1914-05-06
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 11,202. H÷ger, J. May 6, 1913, [Convention date]. Covers. - Relates to devices for replacing the turned-over sheets of loose-leaf books, letterfiles, &c. as the front cover is closed. The turning - over arm or frame c is connected to a rocking frame a hinged to the base-plate g of the file between the filing - arches d. The frame c embraces the filing-arches d by means of rings or loops c<1>, and is bent as shown from the loops c<1> towards the frame a so that the useful length of the filing-arches is not reduced. The outer end of the frame c is bent as shown to avoid scraping on the cover e; or the frame may be made straight and provided with one or more antifriction rollers. The frame c is preferably made resilient so that it is pressed down upon the sheets by the cover when the file is closed. The frames a, c are conveniently made of wire. The free ends of the frame a are coiled to form bearings f for the free ends of the frame c. The base-plate g is grooved at h to fit over the cross-piece of the frame a and form the hinge.
Patent GB-191411630-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Electric Railway and like Systems.
Inventor: COLLINS ROY VINSON
IPC: B61L23/12
Filed: 1914-05-11
Granted: 1915-08-11
Abstract: 11,630. Collins, R. V. May 11. Electrical systems, automatic; signalling on trains.-In sectional-conductor electric railway and like systems, the sections are connected up so that a car on any section can always obtain sufficient current therefrom to operate means to allow the full motor current to flow to this section when the sections ahead and behind are inoperative, the ahead and behind sections then automatically becoming blocked. Three sections B<1>, B<2>, B<3> of such a system are shown, the section B<2> being occupied by a car T, which is protected by the signals S<2>, S<3>. The sections are permanently connected to the feeder F through conductors 1, 15, 17, solenoid 5, and wire 4, and the resistance of this circuit is adjusted to supply a current insufficient to propel a car but sufficient to operate the section switch A. The normal position of the switch A is at the right side, and when operated closes contacts 5<a>, 5<b>, 5<c>, and opens the contacts 22<a>, 22<b>, 22<c>. The closing of contacts 5<c> energizes solenoid 22 of the rear block and since this solenoid is more powerful than solenoid 5 the rear switch A is moved to the right and the rear section becomes blocked. The closing of contacts 5<a> energizes the solenoid 9 through contacts 9<g> and 22<c> of the rear section. The closing of contacts 5<b> energizes the solenoid 90 through contacts 90<@> and 22<b> of the section ahead. The maximum power is now applied to the occupied section through contacts 9<a> and 90<a>, which are only closed when the rear and ahead sections are inoperative. The signals S' &c. and the lamps L' &c. are controlled through the contacts 28<a>, 28<g> by the solenoid 28 so that the circuit 28<a>, 41 of the operating-solenoid is broken in an occupied and rear section, the signals then giving the danger by gravity as shown. The circuits are also designed to protect the cars if the line wires 20-29 and 12-13 should be grounded, broken, or crossed, and emergency hand levers 99, 100, 101 are provided whereby when any of these defects occur, the cars can be permitted to proceed under protection in accordance with certain traffic rules. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also (a) an arrangement on the vehicles whereby when the electric power fails, through the vehicles passing on to a blocked section, a solenoid becomes de-energized and its core in falling closes a circuit which contains a primary or storage battery and rear and head lamps. The vehicles are thus protected by the lamps when at rest. (b) an arrangement on the vehicles whereby when the electric power fails, a solenoid becomes de-energized and its core in falling operates the air valve of the fluid pressure brake system and thus puts the brakes on. The core is connected to a dash-pot device so that the brakes are not applied by a momentary failure of the power. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191411883-A (GB)
Title: Improved Leveling Instrument for use in Underground Workings.
Inventor: BOWER JAMES GRAHAM
IPC: G01C5/00
Filed: 1914-05-14
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 11,883. Bower, J. G. May 14. Clinometers and sighting-levels.-A sighting-level for use in underground workings comprises a rigid beam 1, a level 2 thereon, sights 3, 4 on the beam, and adjustable means for suspending the beam. The suspension means may comprise metal or other straps 12 which protect the sights, and cords 18 with slip buckles looped over bars 14. The sights are preferably fixed, but may be adjustable by a vertical screw having a graduated head. The beam may be weighted by a metal strip 13.
Patent GB-191413257-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locks.
Inventor: SWEET ANDREW
IPC: E05B37/00
Filed: 1914-05-29
Granted: 1915-02-25
Abstract: 13,257. Sweet, A. May 29. Lock mechanism, lever-type; picking, preventing.-To prevent picking by ' feeling,' the levers B are geared to a pinion A as described in Specification 1057/62. According to the present invention, one lever is always in gear with the pinion, while the teeth A<1> on the other levers come into gear with it in succession. As each lever is raised by the key, those previously moved are raised still further. Locks, permutation.-Fig. 5 shows the device as applied to a permutation lock having a series of disks mounted on a central spindle. Each disk B has an outer adjustable ring N bearing letters or figures. The disks have to be set in a definite order, each disk in succession advancing those previously set by the distance of one tooth or more.
Patent GB-191413740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Friction Gearing.
IPC: D05B69/16
Filed: 1914-06-06
Granted: 1915-04-22
Abstract: 13,740. Singer Manufacturing Co., and Corrall, H. June 6. Sewing-machines; stopping-gear, non-automatic.-In friction gearing for sewing-machine power benches such as is described in Specification 15,622/12, the driven wheel 3 is carried on a rotatable sleeve 6 fitting eccentrically on a stationary bush 7 so that when the sleeve 6 is rotated by a spring- governed lever, the wheel 3 is brought into engagement with a driving-wheel 1. The bush 7 is carried by a tube 8 fitting in a bracket 9 and in the hub of the wheel 1. The sleeve 6 may engage directly within a boss on the bracket 9. When disengaged, the driven part engages a stationary brake 14. Lubricant supplied through the tube 8 passes through holes 10, 11 to the bearing.
Patent GB-191414300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Variable Speed Power Transmitting Devices.
Inventor: JESSEN ARNOLD HENERY
IPC: F16D31/02
Filed: 1914-06-13
Granted: 1915-05-13
Abstract: 14,300. Jessen, A. H. June 16, 1913, [Convention date]. Clutches and speed - varying mechanism. - In hydraulic transmission devices of the revolving- cylinder type in which variation of speed of the driven member is obtained by throttling the passage between suction and delivery, the pistons are reciprocated by the action of a cam which is geared to rotate at a speed lower than that of the driving-member. The driving-member 1, Figs. 1 and 2, comprises a hollow casing within which is journaled the rotor 11 and driven shaft 9. A valve chamber 14 receives a valve 8, the ports 15, 16 of which may be wholly or partly closed by a rotation of the valve 8 relatively to its casing 14. This rotation is accomplished by moving the collar 17 with its inclined groove 19, which engages with the pin 20 projecting from the shaft. Each cylinder contains a piston 21 which is pressed outwards by a spring 22. The valve cage 23 contains a spring- pressed ball valve 24 controlling the port 26. The piston carries a pin 29 upon which is mounted a number of concentric rollers 27, 28, the outer one 27 being in contact with the cam 6. This cam is internally toothed at 30, Figs. 2 and 4, and gears with three pinions 31, which are keyed to bushings 32 which also carry pinions 35 gearing with a sunpinion 37 on the driving-member. The cam is thus geared to rotate at a lower speed than the driving-member. An oil - retaining plate 41 is secured to the valve 8, thus forming an annular cup which is kept filled with oil by centrifugal force. Ports 42 allow a circulation of oil. Any speed of the driven shaft 9 may be obtained, from zero up to that of the driving-member. At the latter speed, the ports 15, 16 are closed, so that there is no relative motion between the cylinder body 11 and the cam 6, and thus the pinions 31, 35, 37 revolve as a whole. The cam 6 is divided into three main divisions such as A-B, each subdivision being of such a nature as to allow a quick suction and slow delivery stroke.
Patent GB-191417266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Music-stools and like Adjustable Seats.
Inventor: FLETCHER HENRY JAMES
IPC: A47C3/38
Filed: 1914-07-21
Granted: 1915-02-04
Abstract: 17,266. Fletcher, H. J. July 21. Seat adjustments.-In an adjustable music-stool,' the seat is supported by means of links h pivoted at j<1> to the inside of the framing and at i<1> to nuts g engaging opposite screw-threads f, f<1> on a rod c rotatable by handles e. Links l of a length half that of the links h are pivoted to the centre of the latter and to brackets n on the seat. The links l and h are formed by bifurcated members. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 15,730/95.
Patent GB-191417902-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Providing Earthenware and like Articles with a Metal Stand or Base.
Inventor: NUTTALL JOHN
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 1914-07-29
Granted: 1915-05-27
Abstract: 17,902. Nuttall, J. July 29. Stands for hand-irons. -Earthenware stands are provided with a metal base by casting white metal or other low melting-point alloy on to the article. As shown, a frame of metal b is cast around a tile a to form the stand, and the frame is furnished with feet d and is securely connected to the tile &c. by an overhanging part c or by corrugations &c. in the edges of the tile a.
Patent GB-191418591-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Taps or Valves.
Inventor: PANARIO THOMAS WALTER
IPC: F16K27/12
Filed: 1914-08-12
Granted: 1915-08-05
Abstract: 18,591. Panario, T. W. Aug. 12. Actuating; lift valves.-Screw-down valves are provided with a ball-shaped knob or handle having a smooth exterior, the parts N, L being connected together as shown and loosely mounted on a ring K secured to the upper part of the valve casing. The handle has an internally screw-threaded member N<1> which engages a screwed spindle I of the valve member E, rotation of the valve being prevented, during operation, by projections engaging slots J, J'. A cap-leather H is arranged beneath the actuating- means to prevent access of water thereto. Specifications 10,547/96 and 29,016/13 are referred to.
Patent GB-191423072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Illumination of Surfaces.
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 1914-11-25
Granted: 1915-11-25
Abstract: 23,072. British Thomson-Houston Co., and Wheat, H. C. Nov. 25. Lighting, systems of; shop windows, show cases, and the like, lamps for lighting interiors of. - Pictures, posters, transparent signs, show cases, shop windows, and other surfaces are illuminated by means of a source of light arranged close to and on one side of the area to be illuminated, and by an inclined reflecting - surface on the opposite side of the area. Fig. 2 shows means for illuminating a poster. The source of light consists of a double-ended tubular incandescent electric lamp provided with a trough-shaped reflector 3 and arranged at one edge of the poster. The reflector 3 may be of silvered glass, or glass with transverse prismatic corrugations, and is provided with a sheet-metal casing. A silvered glass or other reflector 4, provided in some cases with prismatic corrugations, is arranged at the opposite edge of the poster. In some cases, the reflector 4 consists of a single curved sheet, or may be concave so as to concentrate the light at -a particular spot, or may be convex so as to spread the light over a larger area. Clear sheet glass may be arranged between the lamp and the reflector 4 to reflect a portion of the light. Reflectors may also be arranged to reflect rays projected by the lamp reflector towards the sides of the area illuminated.
Patent GB-191500120-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Turbine Water Power Developing Apparatus.
Inventor: BUIE ARCHIBALD
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 1915-01-04
Granted: 1915-07-22
Abstract: 120. Buie, A., and Loxam, R. Jan. 4. Current motors; regulating.-In a water motor for use in rivers, a number of waterwheels 7 are mounted on parallel horizontal shafts 6 which run in bearings 5 in a float device B. The tanks of the float B may be filled with water by pipes 2 or emptied by pipes 2<a>, so that the depth to which the wheels 7 are submerged may be regulated. The float is anchored by chains 14, 17 and a fender 16, and a boom 15 is provided to keep back driftwood. The shafts 6 are geared to a common shaft 10, from which power is taken by belts 13 running over automatic tightening-pulleys. The gearing from the shafts 6 may be modified, and the wheels may be submerged to a greater depth at one end than at the other.
Patent GB-191504567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telemeters.
Filed: 1915-03-24
Abstract: 4567. Zeiss, C., [Firm of]. April 11, 1914, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Sights and methods of sighting.-Relates to telemeters for finding the ranges for which the sighting-device of a gun must be set, according to the angle of site or elevation of the target, and consists in providing the telemeter with a number of range scales, each corresponding to a separate series or range of angles of site, that scale being employed which is applicable to the particular target under observation. In the form shown in Fig. 1, the range drum b is provided with several scales b' ... b<5>, and the reading-index d is moved to that scale which is applicable by sliding along a guiderod c. In modifications, the scales are read by means of fixed mark, and the particular scale to be employed is automatically indicated by a pointer, the range drum and pointer being moved relatively to one another by the adjustment of the telemeter in altitude.